Cologne to Altenberg Trains

Cologne to Altenberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Altenberg takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Altenberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 43m
Duration: 716 km
Distance: €158
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50

8h 34m

€130–279

Cologne to Altenberg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Altenberg. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Altenberg at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:45 PM → 8:11 AM
Arrives next day
14h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 2:11 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 4:11 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 6:11 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 8:11 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:11 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:11 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:11 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:11 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:11 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 5:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 7:11 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Altenberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Cologne to Altenberg trains

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Train via Frankfurt am Main

Cologne to Altenberg train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:45 PM → 8:11 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 2:11 PM

7:45 AM → 4:11 PM

9:45 AM → 6:11 PM

11:45 AM → 8:11 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:11 PM

7:45 AM → 3:11 PM

9:45 AM → 5:11 PM

11:45 AM → 7:11 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:11 PM

7:45 AM → 3:11 PM

9:45 AM → 5:11 PM

11:45 AM → 7:11 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:11 PM

7:45 AM → 3:11 PM

9:45 AM → 5:11 PM

11:45 AM → 7:11 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:11 PM

7:45 AM → 3:11 PM

9:45 AM → 5:11 PM

11:45 AM → 7:11 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 1:11 PM

7:45 AM → 3:11 PM

9:45 AM → 5:11 PM

11:45 AM → 7:11 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Altenberg, Saxony, Germany?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhof

Train from Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Altenberg

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5:45 PM → 8:11 AM
Arrives next day